EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Baby pillow Veverra “SnugglePhant Sleeping Pillow” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02072/26
Summary
Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The product may lead to suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Baby pillow — Veverra
- Brand
- Veverra
- Name / model
- SnugglePhant Sleeping Pillow
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- A grey sleep pillow shaped like an elephant. The product was marketed as a baby sleeping pillow and suitable for use for babies, toddlers and children. Dimensions - 35 cm (W) x 32 cm (L) x 15.4 cm (D)
- Sold online: Other(veverra.com) /
What is the risk?
- Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The product may lead to suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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